Policy briefings: recap

For current students:

-          We can apply for a study visa within the UK if it is at a higher level, for example, we may need to obtain documents as proof if we want to do another MSc elsewhere in the UK after Cranfield

-          Students are restricted to a maximum of 8 years staying in the UK on Tier 4 student visa

-          PSW – Post Study Work Visa

o   Will be cancelled after April 1^st 2012, students have to secure sponsorship from companies in order to obtain a Tier 2 visa

o   MSc students currently have 2 months after their course ending date to remain in the UK, but they still need a formal document stating their results once they are passed by the Exam Board as supporting evidence for their visas

-          Working while studying

o   Students are now allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week during term time

o   And full-time during university closure periods and after their course is finished

-          Students with families

o   Families/dependents are not allowed to come with the student who’s on a one-year course, from July 2011 onwards

For new students:

-          The university will carry out academic progress check 3 times a year to ensure the students are actively engaging in their studies

-          English proficiency requirement will be tightened

o   Evidence check by UKBA

o   Understanding conversations with the entry clearance officer

-          Even if some African and Asian students have been in full-time education taught in English in their own countries, they would still need some kind of English proficiency certificate as proof

Useful websites:

http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/index.php   (explained in plain English)

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/                 (official UKBA website)

ACTION:

Attend the talk on May 9th 2011 18:30, Auditorium, Building 52!

On Monday 9th May Jennifer Lambe from Gherson solicitors will be coming to campus to present on the issue of immigration and working in the UK.

The presentation will include:

• The recent changes to the UK Immigration system.
• How students are and will be affected.
• Remaining possibilities to work in the UK.
• Whether there is still the chance of gaining permanent residency and ultimately Nationality.
• Q&A session.